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The last few days have been very run of the mill kind of days.  Basically, I have been busy with work.  I want to watch the T20 matches but the matches that start at 6:00pm have been usually quite boring ones with Ireland or Netherlands or Bangladesh or one of the minnows playing.  By 9:50pm, I am too tired to stay up till midnight to watch the second T20 match of the day.

Yesterday night, I did watch India stink up the joint against the West Indies.  Dwayne Bravo is in sublime form right now.  Though, I have to say that many Indian batsmen played terrible shots to get out.  Dhoni doesn't seem himself with the bat and watching them struggle against the bowling of Kieron Pollard, Suleiman Benn etc was horrible to see.  Anyhow, we need to win the remaining matches against Egland and South Africa to have a chance to qualify.

We have been searching for a house to buy in Marathahalli, Brookefield and Whitefield areas.  We have finally liked one place and are thinking about booking this flat.  Buying a house in Bangalore is tough.  While people say that things are bad for real estate, it may be true for Tier II and III builders but not for Tier I builder.  They have reduced prices little bit but not nearly enough to make it super attractive or anything.  Anyhow, wish me luck with this purchase.

Some friends from work are coming over with their families for dinner tonight and watch the Super 8s.  My son will have some company as my friend has a 2 year old.    We will just order some pizzas and coke to wash it down with.  I know it is the unhealthiest food around but it is the most convenient when a larger group is meeting. :)

ANyhow, more after the party tonight....

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